Hoenshell Family

Hoenshell Family

Photograph of Robert C. Hoenshell while on the family farm, aged approx. 7 years, photo taken ca 1924. Hoenshell Home The Hoenshell home was located on a 145 acre farm approximately 3 1/2 miles from Morris near the Illinois & Michigan Canal in 1917. The Illinois...
Gould Family

Gould Family

William James Gould (W.J. or Will Gould) He worked for the Republican Party in Grundy County, was once a Justice of the Peace, and was even a census-taker (the 1900 Maine Township census has his name on it as the enumerator). Grandfather of Rodney Gould. Gould Family...
Goold Family of Grundy County Illinois

Goold Family of Grundy County Illinois

H. C. GOOLD, Druggist The above named gentleman, is one of the citizens of Morris deserving especial mention, as much of his life has been passed in Morris, and he has been largely identified with its history, growth and prosperity. Mr. GOOLD came to Morris in the...
Cragg Cabin

Cragg Cabin

The old Cragg Cabin was built in 1835 by John Cragg and stood on its original location for one hundred years giving it historical landmark status in Grundy County. Mr. Harry L. Hough, a Mazon resident, had played near this cabin as a boy.  Mr. Hough became interested...
Cinotto Family

Cinotto Family

The attached photograph has the entire Cinotto Family plus my grandfather August Odille and his son Louis Odille. Louis Odille was born in 1902 and appears to be 4 or 5 in the picture. Therefore, the photo was made about 1906. Seated in the photo left is Catherine...

Will of Samuel Cockeram

August, 1879 The Last Will and Testament of Samuel Cockeram, Made and published the 2nd day of August, 1879. Filed for Probate. Proved and recorded December 6, 1879. The Last Will and Testament of Samuel Cockeram of the City of Morris in the County of Grundy and State...

Charles Morrall, Appellee, vs. Bernard Morrall, Appellant

Charles Morrall, Appellee, vs. Bernard Morrall, Appellant. Opinion filed December 15, 1908. Wills—when parol testimony is competent to prove legal description of devise. Where a devise of “the homestead” is followed by a description which is incomplete but...

Jennie Daniher vs. Ann Daniher

Jennie Daniher v. Ann Daniher et al. Opinion filed February 18, 1903 1. Marriage—effect of conveyance of land just before marriage. A voluntary conveyance of land by either party to an intended marriage without the knowledge of the other and shortly before the...